Meta Censors Over 1,080 Accounts Supporting Lula During Brazilian Elections
The gist
A survey by CTRL+Z says Meta censored 1,088 pro-Lula accounts across WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Brazil's electoral court has ordered Meta to explain, moving the fight to regulators.
How it unfolded
- Oct 8, 2026The view count on one of Lula's Instagram posts stopped increasing, affecting its reach, with similar problems registered on other accounts supporting the incumbent.
- Oct 9, 2026 -10, 2026Lula's campaign said Meta allegedly prevented Lula's official Instagram account from boosting posts.
- Oct 13, 2026Posts on Bluesky and Instagram said Meta censored more than 1,000 pro-Lula accounts, with one citing a CTRL+Z survey putting the figure at 1,088 across WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. A Big News Network article reported Lula's campaign accused Facebook of meddling in the election.